Tipping the Velvet

Tipping the Velvet is a 2002 BBC television drama serial based on the best-selling debut novel by Sarah Waters of the same name. It originally screened in three episodes on BBC Two and was produced for the BBC by the independent production company Sally Head Productions. It stars Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, and Jodhi May.Directed by Geoffrey Sax, the novel was adapted by screenwriter Andrew Davies. The production was made available on DVD by BBC Worldwide soon after broadcast.Tipping the Velvet featuring Rachael Stirling and Keeley Hawes has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on BritBox, and available for purchase on Prime Video. It's a drama and lgbtq show with 3 episodes over 1 season. Tipping the Velvet is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.0 (6,696 votes).

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3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (BritBox).

3 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

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S01 E01

Oct 8, 2002

Episode 1 Oct 8, 2002 The glamorous world of the 19th -century music hall provides the backdrop for Nan's first love affair with Kitty Butler, a popular male impersonator. When Kitty is offered the chance to perform in London, a delighted Nan accompanies her as a dresser, but true success doesn't happen until Nan becomes part of the act.

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S01 E02

Oct 15, 2002

Episode 2 Oct 15, 2002 Alone and devastated by her betrayal, Nan cannot return to her family in Whitstable so takes to the streets to survive. In her guise as a male impersonator, she finds a niche in the Victorian sexual underworld and is also drawn into the web of a rich Sapphic society widow who offers sex, excitement and luxury but at a perilous price.

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S01 E03

Oct 22, 2002

Episode 3 Oct 22, 2002 Diana throws out Nan and Blake and Blake disappears with all of the money leaving a totally destitute Nan. The only person she can think to turn to ends up unwelcoming to her. So begins a very different phase for Nan, which leads ultimately to her making the most important decision of her life...

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